Gloucester has many beautiful trails to take advantage of this summer as hiking season kicks off.
It is important to remember that safety should always be a top priority. Being prepared can make an enormous difference in your experience.
Gloucester County Park Ranger Holly Trombetto listed some important tips to help insure a smooth, safe hiking experience in the Gloucester Park trails.
“Letting someone know where you’re going is number one, for safety,” said Trombetto. “It’s always good, before you go on a hike, to let someone know where you’re going and if you don’t tell anybody, leave a note: ‘This is where I’ll be, I’m leaving at this time, and I should be back by this time, and if not, call someone to come find me.’”
“Make sure you have enough water, snacks, you know, for how long your hike is,” Trombetto added. “Proper foot wear is key, making sure you either have durable hiking boots, or trail shoes of some kind, there’s a bunch out there now.” She also recommended checking the ...